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When Is It Time to Upgrade Your Hearing Aids?
In today’s world, technology is moving so fast it seems that soon as we buy something – a car, television, smartphone or laptop – a new one and more advanced model has hit the market. It’s a blessing and a curse! The exciting news is that the speed of progress also applies to hearing aids….
Read ArticleGeneral Ear Health Tips
Read our top tips for general ear health and your hearing will thank you. Some of these might even surprise you! 1. Ears are self-cleaning. No cotton tips or candles required! It’s normal to have some wax in your ears, even though you probably think it looks quite nasty! Wax has an important job to…
Read ArticleRechargeable vs. Disposable Hearing Aid Batteries: Now You Have a Choice
All hearing aids, regardless of the style, size, or technology level, have the same basic components: a microphone, an amplifier, a receiver, and a battery. The battery serves as the power source for hearing aids and is critical to ensure they perform as intended. Until recently, all hearing aid batteries were disposable. But now, many hearing…
Read ArticleHearing Loss Affects More Than Just Your Hearing
The impacts of untreated hearing loss run deeper than you might expect, going far beyond just your ears. Unfortunately, hearing loss can and does affect more than just your hearing. Here, we explore some of the challenges you might face if you ignore your hearing loss. With the correct treatment, many of these issues can…
Read ArticleLiving With Meniere’s Disease
Adjusting to Life With An Inner Ear Disorder like Meniere’s Disease Have you, or has a loved one, been diagnosed with Meniere’s disease? It can be an overwhelming time, especially for the newly-diagnosed. However, with the right healthcare partners and treatments, life can still be really good! The key to living with Meniere’s Disease is to…
Read ArticleFive Reasons You Shouldn’t Delay That Hearing Test
Hearing loss is nothing to be embarrassed about. After all, you’re in good company, with one in six Australians living with some form of hearing loss. Hearing loss can affect anyone at any age. It’s not just the domain of the elderly, as many believe. If you recognise any of these signs and symptoms in yourself…
Read ArticleDo’s and Don’ts of Getting Rid of Earwax
Earwax, also known as cerumen, is a grey, orange or yellow material made in the ear canal. It cleans and protects the ears from bacteria, dust, foreign particles, and microorganisms. In normal conditions, wax works its way out of the canal and into the ear opening naturally. However, when there is a buildup of wax,…
Read ArticleTen Tips to Protect Your Hearing
Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is the only preventable type of hearing loss. Although you may adjust to the loud sounds over time, unfortunately, your ears and brain will not. Once you lose your hearing from exposure to loud sounds, known as a NIHL, your hearing will not recover. A NIHL is typically gradual; by the time you…
Read ArticleHearing Aid Battery Care: Understanding Your Battery’s Lifespan
One of the most annoying things that can happen with hearing aids is when you hear the tiny voice say “Low Battery.” But numerous factors affect how quickly your hearing aid batteries are used. The quality of your hearing aid batteries can affect many things: how long the batteries last before needing to be changed,…
Read ArticleThe Amazing Human Ear and How We Hear
As audiologists, we think that hearing is an absolute marvel of science. We’re not even biased! The ear of a human fetus in the womb can detect and respond to sounds starting at just 30 weeks old. After birth, we continue to recognize our own mother’s voice, along with other familiar sounds. As we grow up, hearing…
Read ArticleThe Link Between Your Hearing and Overall Health
With one in three people over 60 struggling to hear their best, it’s clear that hearing loss is a pervasive issue. More alarming is the negative impact of untreated hearing loss on a person’s quality of life. The consequences of ignoring hearing loss can range from simply missing out on special moments and conversations to increasing risk…
Read ArticleA Healthy Diet Can Help Reduce the Risk of Hearing Loss
Are you looking for another reason to eat well? We’re guessing you already know a million reasons why. But if you want just one more, this one is pretty compelling. According to a study of 71,000 female nurses over a period of 22 years, women who ate a healthy diet reduced their risk of hearing…
Read ArticleNoise Annoyance is More Than Just Annoying
Our increasingly louder world doesn’t just affect our hearing. Studies have also shown that “noise annoyance” can cause stress, anger, and disturbed sleep, all of which can permanently impair our physical health and mental well-being. One study — by the Department of Cardiology at the Mainz University Medical Center — confirmed that noise annoyance increases…
Read ArticleToday’s Hearing Aids Are Technological Wonders
If your perception of hearing aids is derived from the devices once worn by your dad or grandmother, today’s blog should be of interest. It comes by way of the head of Stanford Ear Institute Neuromodulation Research Lab. Hearing aid technology have come a really long way in a very short time with our Livio AI…
Read ArticleIs Hearing Loss Avoidable?
That’s a great question, and a complicated one to answer! Hearing loss can be caused by a multitude of things: some of which are preventable and avoidable, and some which are not. So what you can do to avoid the second-leading cause of hearing loss — noise-induced hearing loss. Did you know that 1 in…
Read ArticleAudiologist Katrina Helps Hundreds in Vietnam to Hear
Audiologist, Katrina Skirka, from our New Lambton clinic, travelled to Vietnam in February 2017, to help treat more than 1,600 locals in desperate need of better hearing health. Katrina was part of a multi-skilled Starkey Hearing Foundation (SHF) team, made up of clinicians and volunteers from the Australia-Pacific region. Vietnamese SHF members welcomed the…
Read ArticleThese Common Hearing Aid Myths Could Be Holding You Back
The concept of ‘fake news’ has defined the year 2017 so far, while the rise and rise of social media provides a platform for anyone with an internet connection to have their say. How do you wade through the piles of information and opinions to sort what’s fact from what’s fiction, especially when it comes…
Read ArticleWhat Hearing Aid Styles Are Right for Me?
Unless you’ve done your research already, you may not know that the hearing aids of today come in many different styles and types. Gone are the days of the large and conspicuous brown banana-shaped hearing aid. In fact, all modern hearing aid styles have one thing in common – they’re discreet! The perfect match for…
Read ArticleGetting a Hearing Test
Last week I was having a chat with a client in one our waiting rooms. Just the usual general chit chat etc. and I noticed the body language was a little tense, this person looked quite anxious and I asked if everything was okay. The client replied, “I am fine, however I’ve never had a…
Read ArticleFive Things to Look for When Buying Hearing Aids
The world of hearing aids can be a little confusing, from assorted manufacturers and product names to numerous styles and dozens of features. So what are some key things you should look for and consider when buying hearing aids? Here are five things you’ll definitely want to look for when buying hearing aids as well as…
Read ArticleResources for Treating Tinnitus
According to the Australian Tinnitus Association, nearly 1 in 5 Australians have experienced the ringing, buzzing or whistling, swooshing sensation in their ears otherwise known as tinnitus. 90% of people with tinnitus also have hearing loss. As many clinicians know the impact tinnitus varies greatly from person to person but the condition often severely affects quality of…
Read ArticleTinnitus Update
If you’ve ever experienced noises that seem to be coming from inside your ears or head – ringing, buzzing, whistling, roaring, swooshing, humming – you may have had tinnitus. You might have noticed it for a little while after leaving a concert, or maybe it’s been sticking with you for years but you didn’t really…
Read ArticleHead Banging Can Lead to Ears Ringing
What do musicians like Eric Clapton, Pete Townsend, Chris Martin and Beethoven have in common? All have (or in Beethoven’s case, had) tinnitus. It’s not surprising, given that exposure to loud noise is a leading cause or trigger of tinnitus. Musicians, especially, are prone to it — along with hearing loss. That’s why doctors and…
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